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THE
BERMUDA COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL ADVERTISER AND RECORDER.
Vol. LXXVIIL—No. 68.
HAMILTON, BERMUDA, SATURDAY, AUGUST. 26, 1905.
20s. Peb Annum.
PEACE CONFERENCE.
of these demand* will be admitted even by; substance declined the proposition offered by Ja-
France. Should tbe attempt to promote peace ! P""- *» withdraw the article claiming remunera-
fail, the responsibility will rest with Russia, not j tion for the cost ot the war. Had Japan not in-
A DEADLOCK.
Russia Refuses to Pay Indemnity.
Gloomy View Taken of the
Situation.
ISSUE TO BE DECIDED TO-DAY.
London, Aug. 21—lt i* announced at the For.
eign Office that President Roosevelt 111* nut requested tiie British t'overoiueiit to make representation* tu Japan tin tin- question uf peac*
tion uf |>eace. The
Foreign Office thinks il would lie ini-ie:tint-lit I'm*
her to request Japan to moderate ber terms and
tliat Japan should not he deprived of tht-fiuit*
of ber viclniics. The Foreign Oiliei-fin ther said
it ditl lint lielieve tbat Japan wi uitl modify tbe
terms put forward at the opening of the Conference. Official repoits received l.y the Government from Uussia take .1 glooniv view of the situation, i'he memlier* nf tbe Cabinet are divided,
some taking a hopeful view ami other* believing
that all hope uf peaee ha* lieen dissipated.
Berlin, Aug. 91—There bas been a decided
weakening of the eonlidetice felt bv government
official* and memhei* of the diplomatic corps that
the negotiations at Portsmouth would result in a
peace agreement.
Paris, Aug. 91—lt i* statetl that all the government and diplomatic official* are apparently preparing tn lent! every assistance to avert the failure
of the peace negotiation* at Portsmouth. Premier
Rouvier lias suspended his vacati.* in Snitzer-
iaiii. for the put [Rise af attending a special cabinet
with Japan. If the Russians refuse to accept the
proposed terms, it will be advisable for our delegates to withdraw ami tell tbem that the next
meeting will be in Tokio. The Asahi says the
war has won a constitution for the Russian people. It declare* that Japan is fighting tbe Russiau Government, and does not entertain any ill
feeling toward the oppressed subjects of the Russian Kmperor. It expresses the belief tliat all
trne Russians must bold some appreciation for
what Japan ha* accomplished fnr them.
.St. Petersburg, Aug '99—The effect of President
Roosevelt's personal infl-ience towards reeoncilia-
ting tin- differences lietween the Russian and Japanese delegates is «a1 died with the closest attention. A growing conviction ia official circles is
serted the sum but left it for future adjustment
the proposition wonld undoubtedly have proved
more acceptable. The President did not suggest
any price, or the fixing of a price, and it is believed, although this cannot be affirmed, that his
latest effort is to secure the consent of the Czar to
agree to tbe Japanese proposition subject to future
adjustment hy an arbitration Iioard. All that
Japan does is to join the qnestion of Sakhalin
with that of cash payment and to insist upon war
costs nnder the name of purchase money. Japan,
it i* believed, would make the further concession
suggested, if Eiupercr Nioholas would commit
himself to this solution. ft is most persistently
reported that Emperor William bas been one of
the main obstacles to peace,—that while osteusi
that if the conference failed it would lie through j him to sympathy witb tbe President's efforts be is
couucil
Oystei
the jieat-
rival be
tive iu t
for a cm
Portsi
Presidei
terence 1
ect ans»
ft'tmi the
St. Peterstiur
council lo: s ar
neither to ced
Little iigbt is sited
t* to Oyster liay.
The Japanese du
titn tbat they !u
position or an j.ii-i
were last Friday »
i-tia.v.
I Jay. A uu til -Au uuexpet-u-il phase iu
negotiations developed to-day in the ar-
* nf llaron Kaneko, a special lepreseuta-
is country of the Japanese government,
eien■••■ with I'rt indent Roosevelt.
until, N. II, .v.i_. -J!.—The lesult- uf
uo.isrt eil'> ae; ion lo save the peace coo-
um failure remain* in susp -n.se. Nndii-
i' tu the President's proportion (onetime
Emperor hut otber advice* reedted from
irate tiiat the Emperor anil hi*
un*
en
'turn in tbeir determination
11 y nor tu pay imleiunity.
ie visit oi Barou Kanek-
ipon ll
lot sl-.O.
1 in aw
ired to'
■en tbe
the slightest iodic:
* -.list, changed th
• hi more than the
delegate* adjouruct
If M Witte does not receive flesh insli uctious he.
fore the conference is resumed ou Tuesday the
situation will he exactly what it was when tbe adjournment was taken nn Friday. Both sule* will
piesciit tbeir protocols for signatures. One side or
the otber must make a move or all tliat will lie
left will be a brief tinal protocol certifying that
the}- have reached the uniting of the ways antl to
hitl each other farewell. Baron Komura, if M.
Witte has nothing to piopose, might preseut Japan- minimum emhotlying the final concessions
if she is prepared to make any, or formally propose
collective consideration of all tbe at tide* still in
dispute.
There is warrant for the statement that M.
Witte personally sympathises witb the President's
proposition, no matter how it may he regarded
by his Imperial Master, ami the tatter's advisers.
Tbe geneial belief is that President Roosevelt,
while he has the moral support of one of the
neutral powers, ha* uot received the active aitl he
expected. England's determination not to offer
any advice is disappointing though tht- motive*
that actuate her in refusing to do auythiug that
might he construed us an attempt to exercise pies-
sure upon her ally tending tu rob iter of the trims
of hei victories are fully appreciated. There are
evidences bere that co-operation hy tireat Britain
woultl have lieen resented by Japan.
Portsmouth, N. H. Aug. 99.—The following
statement represents the Russian view of the military and strategic value of tbe island of Sakhalin.
To appreciate its military \alue it must In- borne
iu mind tbat the I-laiui, which 1* about liOO miles
long, lies almost against the mainland being sep-
crated from i' by tin-straii* of Taitarv wbicb in
some places is only four miles wide. It might
almost lie considered a part of the Asiatic continent. To allow Sakhalin to pass into the hands of
Japau wonld lie like America allowing Long Island, or England allowing the Isle of Wight, to
pass into the possession of au ambitious foreign
power.
Tbere is uo doubt that whoever control* Sakhalin, besides lieing 1:1 a positiou to tureateii and
invade tin* Asiatic coast, would lie in a positiou to
prevent communication betweeu tiie mainland and
the Pacific through tne sea of Japan. Tbe island
ha* au area of lietween till ami tioOUO kilometres
aud at etitaiu points its width i* only 15 mile*.
It is uilap'-'d for offensive autl defensive purposes.
it could lie transformed iuto a military ami naval
stronghold.
Poitsmoulb, K. ■ , Aug. 99—It has been decided to postpone until Wednesday (to-morrow )
tbe meetiug of tbe Peace Conference wbicb was
to have takeu place to-day. The failure of the
Secretaries to complete tbe protocols is giveu as
tbe reason.
Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 99—The Presideut'*
suggesliou for breaking the existing deadlock iu
the peace negotiations, aud rescuiug tbe conference from failure has been revealed. His solution woultl permit tbe satisfaction of the Japanese
demands for reimbursement of tbe cost ot tbe war,
aud at tbe same time enable Russia to face the
world with the declaration tbat sbe bail nut cetietl
a foot of territory or paitl a penuy of war tribute
to tbe victors. Tbe solution is tbe one which bas
heretofore beeu described as tbe natural antl logical compromise. It consists iu an agreement by
Russia to repui chase possession of either all or
halt of the Islaud of Sakhalin, uow in tbe military
occupatiou of Japan, for a sum tbe amount uf
which, if tbe two countries cannot agree sball be
decided by some method of arbitration heretofore
to be determiued. Tbe puichase mouey, together
wi b the amount Japan would obtain from the
cessiou of tbe Chinese eastern railroad aud the
maintenance of Russian prisoners in .Japan woultl,
it is estimated, aliout equal the amount claimed
by Japan for the cost of the war.
Tokio, Aug. 92—Tbe Jiji, iu commenting upon
the proceedings at Portsmouth peace conference,
s tys : Tbe cession of tbe Islaud of Sakhalin and
uie reimbursement of tbe cost of the war are vital
poiuts of our demands aud leave no room for auy
compromise. Tbe moderation aud reasonableness
inability to agree nn the question of indemnity,
which is regarded now ns practically the only
point on which there i* no hope of agreement, unless the Japauese reduce their demands.
London. Aug. 23— The Morning Post, which
throughout tbe war ha* strongly identified itself
| with the Japanese itleas, says that the peace ne-
I gotiatioiis at Portsmouth are within measurable
t distance. Russia, it says, will pay Japau a sum
in the guise of expense for the niaiiit-nniiee of
prisoners, etc., ami Sakhalin will lie divided.
Russia retaining the northern and Japan the
southern part, while Japan will abandon her
claim a* to the interned warship* and the limitations of Bussia'* naval forces in the Pacific.
Paris, Aug. 22—The correspondent of the Temps
at St. Peteisburg contradicts the repoits sent to
tbe London Times and Ihe Bcilin Lokal Anziger,
to the effect tbat at a Council held at Peterhof it
wa* decided not to make further peace concessions. He says a small majority of the Council
pronounced for the conclusion of peace ami that
the Emperor has ordered the Russian delegates
to make a new proposition relative to indemnity.
The correspondent adds that the Russian delegates
liave receiveil telegrams from the to-nerils in the
field liming against the conclusion nf an unfavourable peace as the army feels sure of victory.
Portsmouth. X. II.. Aug. 93.—The Japanese
delegates at the ootidusitin of the afternoon's
session of the Pet*** Conference threw their cards
on the table. The protocols involving agreement
upon eight af the twelve conditions originally
presented by Japan has lieeu signed. Baton
I Komura iu a few wonl* explained that Japan in
e for peace was ready to make cer-
ions of the origin-til articles. He
1 in writtiug to M. Witte the coni-
isition wbich President Roosevelt
It offered to withdraw article
g for the paymeut by Russia to
t cost of tke war on condition that
i accept article five .Inch pnn its:-*
Island of Sakhalin so motli-
111 an align meat for the re-
her great de-si
lain modifies
then present 1
nn 11 nisi pro;'
bail suggest.
nine provitin
Japan for tin
Rnssia wou!
fur the cession of the
tied as to include
purchase hy Rnssia of the nor'hern hai'of the
island for 1,200,<*»,000 yen. hi addition it
offered to withdraw articles II ami 19 I surrender
of the interned warships ami limitation upou
Russia's sea power in the far East. Without a
moment's hesitation M. Witte ill reply explained
that the modification was merely a sham, and
asked Russia to pay tribute nnder another name.
He could not accept it. He told Baron Komura
Russia wanted peace. He had given the proofs
in •Accepting every article involving the issues
upon which the war was fought, but she could
continue the light. He asked Baron Komura to
withdraw all demands for tribute. Tbe delegates
theu sept-rated nntil Saturday. M. Witte will
place iu writing as the rules of the conference require, bis reply to the Japanese proposal. Ia
reality the adjournment over two days was to
give -ach side an opportunity to consult its
government ft*:* tbe last time.
The only possible line of further Japanese concession is considered to lie in the direction of a
diminution of tin- money demanded for the northern half of Sakhalin. Tbe decision therefore rest*
with Russia. Unless the Einpernr agrees to yield
between miw ami Saturday the end is practically
to come on that tlay. ami the indications from
Petei h"IT insteatling of raising the chances of a
change of heart on the part of the Emperor seems
to indicate even a firmer determination to yield
neither territory nor indemnity. Private advices
from St Petersburg say that sentiment there, in
Moscow, ami other large centres favours acceptance of tin* compromise.
St. Peteisburg, Aug. 23—It is again positively
announced tl::*.' Rnssia will never consent to the
pavment of an indemnity to Japan ; such payment wonhl so gravely menace the vital interests
tbe Japan-
I'ttrthei initio
n that, if.la-
ei.iu.-te, iieace
Rnssian atti-
the cession of
possibility ot
of tht- state a* to make this article i
ese terms impossible of accejitanee
there is authority for the deelaratitii
pan wiil withdraw hit* indemuity
will practically he assured, as the
tilde on the otber points, including
Sakhalin, doc* not preclude tbe
leehing a satisfactory settlement.
imleiunity i* the crux of the 'thole matter. If
tbis question can be arranged ir H believed here
that all others on which there has beeu a divergency of opiuion will probably lie settled. Officials declare that attempts at word juggling, such
as calling imleiunity by sunn* other name or attempting to collect imleiunity under the guise of
other payments will avail nothing. Rnssia will
not conclude a peace treaty at Portsmouth wbicb
includes the payment of au indemuity or other
financial contribution.
Rnssia however is ready to make a reasonable
and proper payment for tbe maintenance of tbe
Russian prisoners in the hands of the Japanese.
This ha* lieeu the attitude nf the foreign office
since the four points in dispute were referred to
St. Petersburg aud it is tbe true expression of
Russian official autl public opinion.
St. Petersburg, Aug. '99—Captain Von lluse,
the Herman naval attache, wbo was Emperor
William's representative iu the Czar's suite at the
meetiug at Bjoerkee, ami wbo enjoys special relations with tbe Emperor of Russia went to Peter-
hoff to-day. Tbe face thus personal communication lietween these two monarch* are often maile
through him instead of ordinary diplomatic channels lends interest tn this audience.
Berlin, Aug. £1—The foreign office looks up to
the possibilities of peace as more favourable to-day
than they were yesterday, but uo predictions arc ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
ventured. Tbe increase of confidence rests upou j estate at Butzky has lieen entirely demolished,
indications of Japan's forbearance aud upon Presi-
dent 'oosevelt's influence. Reports from St.
Peteisburg however are not hopeful.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 23—Mr. Mayer the American Ambassador went this afternoon to Peterboff
where he was receiveil in audience by tbe Einpernr.
This evidently concerns the peace couference.
Tbe prospects of peace seem desperate but they
are not hopeless, despite the prevailing pessimism.
There is still a chance, and the forces workiug for
peace are continuing their labours. The result of
Ambassador Meyer's audience at Peterhof yesterday was unsatisfactory. Tbe Czar had already iu
RUSSIA.
CHECK OX REFORM ORGANIZATIONS.
St. Peteislmrg, Aug. -Jl—Tbe police applied
ti check to the activity of the Central Bureau nf
the League ami Confederation of Professional Reform Organizations by descending to-day ou a
meeting of centtal committee and arresting ten ot
the memliers present. Iu this committee are
university lecture!*, doctors, engineers, lawyers
ami other professional meu. Tbe organization of
which the League i* matle up are oomposed of the
most advanced reformers, antl since its organization the Central Bureau has pissed through radicalism to the verge of revolution.
St. Petersburg, Aug. '99—It is announced from
Moscow that subscriptions there to the new internal loan are unsatisfactory. The suliscriptions
thus far amount to onlv £30,01)0.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 22—The Minister of Agriculture has announced that the reports that famine
conditions were threatened iu 99 provinces were
greatly exaggerated. He declares that the relief
measures undertaken by the Government in the
provinces affected were adequate. Outside of six
provinces where the sitnatiou was bail the crop
had failed only to a small extent, aud the effect
wa* not seriously felt.
Moscow, Aug. 22—lt is reported ou good autho-
city that a revolutionary conspiracy has been discovered amoug the troops encamped south of Moscow, ami 27 arrests were made inculding some
officers.
Warsaw. Aug. 22—Owing to the strong military measures adopted tite strike will not become
geueral, mauy shops are open, ouly a few banks
and insurauce companies and commercial offices
are closed Still the situation is serious. Serious
1 iotiug has occurred
Warsaw, Aug 23—The strike is decreasing.
The wholesale arrest* whiob have beeu made bere
include leading memliers of the Polish Socialist
party. Several persous have lieeu conveyed to
the fortress of Moiliu because the jails set apart
for political offenders are full.
Warsaw, Aug. 21—The whole government of
Warsaw has lieeu placed under martial law. A
bridge on the Vistula, uear Radeu, has lieeu
blown up and communication is interrupted.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 24—The Emperor bas received the resignation of M. Bouligau as Minister
of tbe Interior. Count Ignatieff, memhet of the
Couucil of the Empire, will probably succeed
bim, although General Trepoff is mentioned as a
possibility.
Odessa, Aug. 24—It is reported tbat fresh agrarian disorders bave broken out in tbe Elisabeth-
grad and Alexandria districts and the peasants are
destroying the propeity of the landowners. A big
The President of the Elisa'netbgtad Zemstvo bas
.isked provision of the Government to convoke a
meeting of landlords witb the view of settling tbe
agrarian question.
STRIKES IN POLAND.
Warsaw, Aug. 21—A general strike bas been
proclaimed throughout Poland as a protest against
the disregard of the rights of tbe Poles in their
appeal for representation in the National Assembly. Tbe strike began here to-day. Employees
at tbe Vistula railroad quit work ami many trains
were left standing at intermediate stations.
1 advising Emperor Nicholas not to '•Meld. Tbe I
I foundation for this lielief is the fact, which ap- j
I pears fully confirmed, that M. Witte's instrnc-
I tious were made more imperative upon the ques- j
tion of indemnity and cessiou of territory after
J the Kaiser's interview with the Csar in tbe Gulf
of Finland. j
Portsmouth, Ang. 24—According to competent i
authority. Baron Koruka and M. Takahira are op- '<
posetl to the waiving of Japan's demands foi reimbursement of war expenses. In the conference
the Japanese contend tliat in conceding the anti-
hi'llum demands of Japan, Russia admitted either
that she was beaten or that her attitude before
the war wa* unjustified, and in either case, Japan
holds that Russia shoultl pay tbe cost of the war. j
The Japanese claim that Russia's case was lost
when she conceded tbe anti-bellnm demands.
Advices received by the Japanese mission from
home, say that public opinion tbere is uot only
bitteily opposetl to furtbei concessions, but favours even harsher terms than those originally
presented. The Japanese people feel—and their
feelings, it is said, will be respected by the government—that to weaken now woultl mean that j
Japan must re-open war in a decade. Better fight
it out now while we have an army iu the field. I
Oyster Bay, Aug. 24—A crisis in the peace j
negotiations is apprehended. Whether there is
tu Im-pence between Russia and Japan or a con- !
ti nuance of the war will likely lie determined
within a few days. Since the President has matle
a direct appeal to the Czar he is waiting develope-
lie-ills from his efforts to avert failure of the
Conference.
St. Petersbnrg, Aug. 24—With reganl to a despatch that hail been receiveil here, saying M.
Witte was waiting inst ructions, tbe foreign office
rays it is daily in constant communication witb
M. Witte, ami that lie will he till ly able to go
ahead un Sat ill day. The latest development
clearly indicates that the despatches declaring that
Russia wiil never consent to the payment of an
indemnity iu any form represents Russia's last
word with reference to 'he ptinei; leof momentary
compensation and the expenses of the war. Tbe
Czar's determination tu continue the war rather
thau yield lo a demand which is regarded as
warrantable only ia tbe case of a vanquished
nation is streiigthed by tbe latest despatches from
(ieneral Linevitch and speak* favourably of the
condition nf his last reinforcements and tbe
morale of the army. A competent military
attache of a European power, who i* acquainted
with the defensive facilities at Vladivostock, says
that the Japanese will find that the fortress is a
harder nut to crack than Port Arthnr if they
decide to break off negotiations Vladivostock he
says is a year's task at least and more expensive
thau Port Arthur.
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FRANCE AND MOROCCO.
Tangier, Aug. 23—The Freuch Minister has
presented to the Sultan an energetic demand for
an indemnity of £400 for the recent arrest of a
Franco-Algerian citizen. The Minister al* 1 demands the punishment of the official responsible
for the arrest and an additional indemnity of £20
daily until the prisoner is released. It is believ-.il
that the Sultan will promptly grant the demands
of the Minister, as it is definitely known that the
Freneh ('overnment is determiued to adopt forcible means to bring tbe Sultan to terms shoultl
satisfaction not lie immediately given, including
if necessary the occupation of a Moroccan port.
This incitlent is independent of the Fr.mco-(Jer-
man controversy regarding the proposed international conference.
Paris. Aug. 25—As a result of a special meeting
of the Council of Ministers to-day it was annniicetl
that a military demonstration will le matle agaiust
Morocco, uuless the Sultan yields to the French
demands for the release of the French Algerian
citizen who was unjustifiably arrested at ('barb,
a town on tbe Algerian frontier. Instructions
were sent to tbe Minister at Fez to make a final
am'impeiative demand of the t'ultaii. Tbe Minister was informed tbat if his demand shoultl lie
refused tbe entire personnel of the legation was
to depart from Morocco and a military movement
wonld be begun along the Algerian frontier. It
is tbe intention of the military anthorities to occupy a Moroccan border town, probably Outlida,
owing to it* strategic command of the route to
the Moroccan capital. It is expected that the
Sultan trill yield liefore the threat of nsiog military force.
NORWAY AND SWEDEN.
Stockholm, Swedeu, Aug. 24—At a meeting of
the council of state to-day the Minister of Justice
presented a report on the dieision of the Storthing
approving the proposals of the Norwegian Goverumeut for the formal opening of the negotiations
with Sweden for the dissolution ot tht; union. It
is proposetl that King Oscar lie requested to empower tbe council to enter into negotiations with
the Norwegian governmeut for the settlement nf
tbe questions iu dispnte autl also to authorize the
government to appoint delegates to meet the
Norwegian representatives. On the recommendations of the council the Regent, Prince Gustav,
gave bis consent to the proposals.
Stockholm, Aug 24—According to good authority the feeing in Government circles regarding
the accessiou by a Bernadotte Prince to the Norwegian throne bus undergone a complete change.
As soon as the union between Norway and Sweden is dissolved an answer will be given and it
will probably lie ia the affirmative.
SWIMMING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
Dover, Eng., Aug. 24—The thirtieth anuniver-
sary of Capt. Webb in swimming across the English Channel, which occurs to-day, brought tut
three candidates anxious to emulate the famous
swinim°i. They are Mis* Annette Kelleriuan,
the champion swimmer of Australia ; T. lSurgess,
wbo bas already made three unsuccessful attempt,
to swim the Channel, and Horace Mew. All
three made an early start from this vicinity untler
favourable weather conditions. On August 24th,
1875, Capt. Matthew Webb dived from the Admiralty Pier, Dover, and swam to the Calais Sands,
France, a distance of twenty-two and a half miles
in 21 hours, 4_ minutes. On July 24th, li**S2,
Capt. Webb was drowned wbile attempting to
swim tbe Niagara Rapids. After covering six
miles Miss Kelleriuan was overcome by sea sickness aud gave up the task.
Dover, Ang. 24—A fourth candidate, named
Montague Holbein, who has already made several
attempts to swim tbe Chanuel, started at fonr
o'clock this afternoon. Mew gave up aft..r beiug
in tbe water seven hours.
THE YELLOW FEVER.
Gregory, Mo., Aug. 21—Three cases of yellow
fever have developed here withiu the last twenty-
four hours. All the victims are Italians.
New Orleans, Aug. 21—Yellow fever took a
bouud forward to-day ia New Orleans, and tbe
situation in the State is far frora satisfactory.
Official figures from New Orleans to-day show a
material increase iu new cases, and increased centres.
New York, Ang 22—A Washington despatch
says 111 yellow fever deaths iu 40 days bave beeu
recorded in Honduras. Most of the deaths were
confined to tbe natives.
New Orleans, Aug. 23—The yellow fever situation improved to-day, wbile the scourge is reported
to be gaining renewed euergy ia Louisiana outside
of New Orleans. The number of deaths to-day
fell to five from nine yesterday, while ouly teu
uew cases were reported as against nineteen yesterday. The number of cases under treatment
in New Orleans grows fewer ia number. Inspectors bave discovered three cases in a settlement
beyond the outskirts of the city.
New Orleaus, Aug. 94—The report ou tbe yellow fever situation is as follows: new cases 44,
total to date 1,(500, deaths 7 total 226, new foci
10, total 360 remaining nnder treatment.
GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA.
Berlin, Ang. 21—It is statetl that the Civil Government whicli has heen superceded for more
than a year by martial law in German Southwest
Africa will he soon restored. The resignation of
Colonel Leutweiu, the Governor, whose functions
were taken over by Lieutenant-Governor Vou
Trotha, Commander-in-Chief of tbe military forces,
i*as been accepted and Herr Von Linheqnist, Consul General at ('apt-town, has lieen appointed in
his stead. Major Von ("oetzgen, Governor ot
German East Afiica, sends a despatch denying the
report received here August 18 that Major Spies,
a Roman Catholic Bishop, two Missionaries and
two members of a religious sisterhood were iiiur
tiered by natives. The cruiser Thetis, now on the
East Asiatic section, has been ordered to East
Afiica to co-operate with the ciuiser Zedler iu
landing detachments to reinforce the small garri-
sou.
LEADER OF THE ZIEGLER POLAR EXPEDITION ARRIVES IN ENGLAND.
Hull, England, Aug. 22—Mr. Anthony Fialia,
leader of the Ziegler Polar Expedition, the memliers trf tvhicn were rescued liy the relief ship
Terra Nova, arrived here to-day on bis way to
the United States. Mr. Fialia said although the
question remains unsettled we have brought back
data which should prove of scienti c value, antl
have explored and surveyed the Archipelago from
Crowu Prince Rudolph Land to Cape Flora, discovering foui new channels ami three large
islauds.
LORD CUKZON-S RESIGNATION.
Simla, India, Aug. 21—Much sympathy is lieing expressed for Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India,
who for eight weeks has lieen confined to his lied,
from whence he conducted bis fight single-handed
agaiust the Cabinet. There is widespread regret
that he has felt himself obliged to resign, despite
the almost unanimous support of the press aud
commercial bodies. The friends of Lord Kitchener are jubilant.
SUPPRESSING THE BOYCOTT OF AMERI-
C\N GOODS.
Shanghai, Aug 22—It is statetl that the viceroy
nnd Governor of this province have agreed to suppress the boycott against American goods which
iu all probability will lie ended liefore the American Iiue steamer Conger arrives iu Pekin.
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.
Chicago, Aug 22—A shock of earthquake was
felt over the state uf Illinois shortly after eleve
o'clock last night, the most severe in recent years.
The shock iu the southern part of the state, especially iu the region surrounding east St. Louis,
was also severe.
CRICKET.
Loudou, Aug 22—Australians 31:>.
London, Aug 23—Lancashire 114. Second Innings RI2.
Loudon, Ang '.'■> — Australia 'iti? for H wickets.
MISCELLANEOUS.
New York, Aug. 21—Funds are being collected
by a socialist organization with the object of
bringing to this city the sailors wbo tecently mutinied on boanl the Russian liattleship Potemkine,
off Oilessa.
Loudon, Aug. 21—Tbe death is announced today ot Cbarles Mai sham, foutth Earl of Romney,
at the age ot 64. He was also Presideut of the
Marine Society.
New York, Aug. 21—A despatch from Turin
says that au attempt was recently matle to assas-
inate Queen Margherita, mother of the Queen of
Italy.
Tokio, Aug 23—It is announced that the Japanese have relloated tbe Rnssian torpedo boat destroyer at Port Aithur.
Negaska, Aug. 24—Tbe British steamer Hara-
tong, and the Japanese transjiort Kiug collided
last Tuesday in the inland sea. The tronsport
was sunk and 1G0 men drowned.
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VEGETABLE AND FLOWER.
Just received
from England and America.
From Sutton & 8ons,
James Carter & Co.
W. Atlee Burpee A Go.
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E. S. WTERBI-UDGE,
York Street aud Market .Square.
St. Georges, Aug. 19, 1905.

THE
BERMUDA COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL ADVERTISER AND RECORDER.
Vol. LXXVIIL—No. 68.
HAMILTON, BERMUDA, SATURDAY, AUGUST. 26, 1905.
20s. Peb Annum.
PEACE CONFERENCE.
of these demand* will be admitted even by; substance declined the proposition offered by Ja-
France. Should tbe attempt to promote peace ! P""- *» withdraw the article claiming remunera-
fail, the responsibility will rest with Russia, not j tion for the cost ot the war. Had Japan not in-
A DEADLOCK.
Russia Refuses to Pay Indemnity.
Gloomy View Taken of the
Situation.
ISSUE TO BE DECIDED TO-DAY.
London, Aug. 21—lt i* announced at the For.
eign Office that President Roosevelt 111* nut requested tiie British t'overoiueiit to make representation* tu Japan tin tin- question uf peac*
tion uf |>eace. The
Foreign Office thinks il would lie ini-ie:tint-lit I'm*
her to request Japan to moderate ber terms and
tliat Japan should not he deprived of tht-fiuit*
of ber viclniics. The Foreign Oiliei-fin ther said
it ditl lint lielieve tbat Japan wi uitl modify tbe
terms put forward at the opening of the Conference. Official repoits received l.y the Government from Uussia take .1 glooniv view of the situation, i'he memlier* nf tbe Cabinet are divided,
some taking a hopeful view ami other* believing
that all hope uf peaee ha* lieen dissipated.
Berlin, Aug. 91—There bas been a decided
weakening of the eonlidetice felt bv government
official* and memhei* of the diplomatic corps that
the negotiations at Portsmouth would result in a
peace agreement.
Paris, Aug. 91—lt i* statetl that all the government and diplomatic official* are apparently preparing tn lent! every assistance to avert the failure
of the peace negotiation* at Portsmouth. Premier
Rouvier lias suspended his vacati.* in Snitzer-
iaiii. for the put [Rise af attending a special cabinet
with Japan. If the Russians refuse to accept the
proposed terms, it will be advisable for our delegates to withdraw ami tell tbem that the next
meeting will be in Tokio. The Asahi says the
war has won a constitution for the Russian people. It declare* that Japan is fighting tbe Russiau Government, and does not entertain any ill
feeling toward the oppressed subjects of the Russian Kmperor. It expresses the belief tliat all
trne Russians must bold some appreciation for
what Japan ha* accomplished fnr them.
.St. Petersburg, Aug '99—The effect of President
Roosevelt's personal infl-ience towards reeoncilia-
ting tin- differences lietween the Russian and Japanese delegates is «a1 died with the closest attention. A growing conviction ia official circles is
serted the sum but left it for future adjustment
the proposition wonld undoubtedly have proved
more acceptable. The President did not suggest
any price, or the fixing of a price, and it is believed, although this cannot be affirmed, that his
latest effort is to secure the consent of the Czar to
agree to tbe Japanese proposition subject to future
adjustment hy an arbitration Iioard. All that
Japan does is to join the qnestion of Sakhalin
with that of cash payment and to insist upon war
costs nnder the name of purchase money. Japan,
it i* believed, would make the further concession
suggested, if Eiupercr Nioholas would commit
himself to this solution. ft is most persistently
reported that Emperor William bas been one of
the main obstacles to peace,—that while osteusi
that if the conference failed it would lie through j him to sympathy witb tbe President's efforts be is
couucil
Oystei
the jieat-
rival be
tive iu t
for a cm
Portsi
Presidei
terence 1
ect ans»
ft'tmi the
St. Peterstiur
council lo: s ar
neither to ced
Little iigbt is sited
t* to Oyster liay.
The Japanese du
titn tbat they !u
position or an j.ii-i
were last Friday »
i-tia.v.
I Jay. A uu til -Au uuexpet-u-il phase iu
negotiations developed to-day in the ar-
* nf llaron Kaneko, a special lepreseuta-
is country of the Japanese government,
eien■••■ with I'rt indent Roosevelt.
until, N. II, .v.i_. -J!.—The lesult- uf
uo.isrt eil'> ae; ion lo save the peace coo-
um failure remain* in susp -n.se. Nndii-
i' tu the President's proportion (onetime
Emperor hut otber advice* reedted from
irate tiiat the Emperor anil hi*
un*
en
'turn in tbeir determination
11 y nor tu pay imleiunity.
ie visit oi Barou Kanek-
ipon ll
lot sl-.O.
1 in aw
ired to'
■en tbe
the slightest iodic:
* -.list, changed th
• hi more than the
delegate* adjouruct
If M Witte does not receive flesh insli uctious he.
fore the conference is resumed ou Tuesday the
situation will he exactly what it was when tbe adjournment was taken nn Friday. Both sule* will
piesciit tbeir protocols for signatures. One side or
the otber must make a move or all tliat will lie
left will be a brief tinal protocol certifying that
the}- have reached the uniting of the ways antl to
hitl each other farewell. Baron Komura, if M.
Witte has nothing to piopose, might preseut Japan- minimum emhotlying the final concessions
if she is prepared to make any, or formally propose
collective consideration of all tbe at tide* still in
dispute.
There is warrant for the statement that M.
Witte personally sympathises witb the President's
proposition, no matter how it may he regarded
by his Imperial Master, ami the tatter's advisers.
Tbe geneial belief is that President Roosevelt,
while he has the moral support of one of the
neutral powers, ha* uot received the active aitl he
expected. England's determination not to offer
any advice is disappointing though tht- motive*
that actuate her in refusing to do auythiug that
might he construed us an attempt to exercise pies-
sure upon her ally tending tu rob iter of the trims
of hei victories are fully appreciated. There are
evidences bere that co-operation hy tireat Britain
woultl have lieen resented by Japan.
Portsmouth, N. H. Aug. 99.—The following
statement represents the Russian view of the military and strategic value of tbe island of Sakhalin.
To appreciate its military \alue it must In- borne
iu mind tbat the I-laiui, which 1* about liOO miles
long, lies almost against the mainland being sep-
crated from i' by tin-straii* of Taitarv wbicb in
some places is only four miles wide. It might
almost lie considered a part of the Asiatic continent. To allow Sakhalin to pass into the hands of
Japau wonld lie like America allowing Long Island, or England allowing the Isle of Wight, to
pass into the possession of au ambitious foreign
power.
Tbere is uo doubt that whoever control* Sakhalin, besides lieing 1:1 a positiou to tureateii and
invade tin* Asiatic coast, would lie in a positiou to
prevent communication betweeu tiie mainland and
the Pacific through tne sea of Japan. Tbe island
ha* au area of lietween till ami tioOUO kilometres
aud at etitaiu points its width i* only 15 mile*.
It is uilap'-'d for offensive autl defensive purposes.
it could lie transformed iuto a military ami naval
stronghold.
Poitsmoulb, K. ■ , Aug. 99—It has been decided to postpone until Wednesday (to-morrow )
tbe meetiug of tbe Peace Conference wbicb was
to have takeu place to-day. The failure of the
Secretaries to complete tbe protocols is giveu as
tbe reason.
Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 99—The Presideut'*
suggesliou for breaking the existing deadlock iu
the peace negotiations, aud rescuiug tbe conference from failure has been revealed. His solution woultl permit tbe satisfaction of the Japanese
demands for reimbursement of tbe cost ot tbe war,
aud at tbe same time enable Russia to face the
world with the declaration tbat sbe bail nut cetietl
a foot of territory or paitl a penuy of war tribute
to tbe victors. Tbe solution is tbe one which bas
heretofore beeu described as tbe natural antl logical compromise. It consists iu an agreement by
Russia to repui chase possession of either all or
halt of the Islaud of Sakhalin, uow in tbe military
occupatiou of Japan, for a sum tbe amount uf
which, if tbe two countries cannot agree sball be
decided by some method of arbitration heretofore
to be determiued. Tbe puichase mouey, together
wi b the amount Japan would obtain from the
cessiou of tbe Chinese eastern railroad aud the
maintenance of Russian prisoners in .Japan woultl,
it is estimated, aliout equal the amount claimed
by Japan for the cost of the war.
Tokio, Aug. 92—Tbe Jiji, iu commenting upon
the proceedings at Portsmouth peace conference,
s tys : Tbe cession of tbe Islaud of Sakhalin and
uie reimbursement of tbe cost of the war are vital
poiuts of our demands aud leave no room for auy
compromise. Tbe moderation aud reasonableness
inability to agree nn the question of indemnity,
which is regarded now ns practically the only
point on which there i* no hope of agreement, unless the Japauese reduce their demands.
London. Aug. 23— The Morning Post, which
throughout tbe war ha* strongly identified itself
| with the Japanese itleas, says that the peace ne-
I gotiatioiis at Portsmouth are within measurable
t distance. Russia, it says, will pay Japau a sum
in the guise of expense for the niaiiit-nniiee of
prisoners, etc., ami Sakhalin will lie divided.
Russia retaining the northern and Japan the
southern part, while Japan will abandon her
claim a* to the interned warship* and the limitations of Bussia'* naval forces in the Pacific.
Paris, Aug. 22—The correspondent of the Temps
at St. Peteisburg contradicts the repoits sent to
tbe London Times and Ihe Bcilin Lokal Anziger,
to the effect tbat at a Council held at Peterhof it
wa* decided not to make further peace concessions. He says a small majority of the Council
pronounced for the conclusion of peace ami that
the Emperor has ordered the Russian delegates
to make a new proposition relative to indemnity.
The correspondent adds that the Russian delegates
liave receiveil telegrams from the to-nerils in the
field liming against the conclusion nf an unfavourable peace as the army feels sure of victory.
Portsmouth. X. II.. Aug. 93.—The Japanese
delegates at the ootidusitin of the afternoon's
session of the Pet*** Conference threw their cards
on the table. The protocols involving agreement
upon eight af the twelve conditions originally
presented by Japan has lieeu signed. Baton
I Komura iu a few wonl* explained that Japan in
e for peace was ready to make cer-
ions of the origin-til articles. He
1 in writtiug to M. Witte the coni-
isition wbich President Roosevelt
It offered to withdraw article
g for the paymeut by Russia to
t cost of tke war on condition that
i accept article five .Inch pnn its:-*
Island of Sakhalin so motli-
111 an align meat for the re-
her great de-si
lain modifies
then present 1
nn 11 nisi pro;'
bail suggest.
nine provitin
Japan for tin
Rnssia wou!
fur the cession of the
tied as to include
purchase hy Rnssia of the nor'hern hai'of the
island for 1,200,.
London, Aug 23—Lancashire 114. Second Innings RI2.
Loudon, Ang '.'■> — Australia 'iti? for H wickets.
MISCELLANEOUS.
New York, Aug. 21—Funds are being collected
by a socialist organization with the object of
bringing to this city the sailors wbo tecently mutinied on boanl the Russian liattleship Potemkine,
off Oilessa.
Loudon, Aug. 21—Tbe death is announced today ot Cbarles Mai sham, foutth Earl of Romney,
at the age ot 64. He was also Presideut of the
Marine Society.
New York, Aug. 21—A despatch from Turin
says that au attempt was recently matle to assas-
inate Queen Margherita, mother of the Queen of
Italy.
Tokio, Aug 23—It is announced that the Japanese have relloated tbe Rnssian torpedo boat destroyer at Port Aithur.
Negaska, Aug. 24—Tbe British steamer Hara-
tong, and the Japanese transjiort Kiug collided
last Tuesday in the inland sea. The tronsport
was sunk and 1G0 men drowned.
SEEDS. SEEDS.
VEGETABLE AND FLOWER.
Just received
from England and America.
From Sutton & 8ons,
James Carter & Co.
W. Atlee Burpee A Go.
Peter Henderson & Co.
E. S. WTERBI-UDGE,
York Street aud Market .Square.
St. Georges, Aug. 19, 1905.